“ Mirror portrait ”
A blend of erasure and darkening. Contrary metaphors for much the same thing sometimes! Looking in the mirror (which I don't do a lot) I used to be able to see more clearly who I used to be. Now I tend to see erasure and dimming. I almost called this one "unbecoming" but I'm trying to see the ...
Show more
Photo Location:
  • Macon Pegram Edited 3 months ago

    I really like this self portrait Derek (would be perfect for this upcoming week!)  I like how the left side just becomes part of the background.

    I really like this self portrait Derek (would be perfect for this upcoming week!)  I like how the left side just becomes part of the background.

    show less

  • Carolyn Solomon Edited 3 months ago

    Great use of light and shade Derek. As long as my mind is not erased I think I can cope and hope to do so for a few years yet! A friend recently wrote that is more… more

    Great use of light and shade Derek. As long as my mind is not erased I think I can cope and hope to do so for a few years yet! A friend recently wrote that is more important to look good than to feel good and that really made me laugh!! Hope to continue to see you on 52 Frames.  Happy and creative New Year.

    show less

  • Jan Gembol Edited 3 months ago

    I understand your sentiment completely.  When I take photos of elderly subjects with deep lines and spots, I’m able to see their beauty.  It’s much… more

    I understand your sentiment completely.  When I take photos of elderly subjects with deep lines and spots, I’m able to see their beauty.  It’s much harder to do when I look in the mirror.  Let’s all continue to strive to see our own beauty.

    show less

  • Debby McCaskey Lynch Edited 3 months ago

    Powerful image Derek.
    I hope you can figure out your laptop issues.

    Powerful image Derek.
    I hope you can figure out your laptop issues.

    show less

Regular Critique
Shred away! I feel no pain.
Please be extra sensitive with your critique
Not interested in critique but feel free to comment
Nikon D7500 Nikon 18-400
1/60 f/7.1 6400 86

Tags

#blackandwhite #blackandwhiteminimalism #minimalism

Genre/Technique

52Frames does not allow saving of our photographer’s photos